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    Salads

    A white enamel bowl filled with salad and ground pork.

    Pork and Crispy Rice Salad

    two white bowls of dandelion salad topped with shaved pecorino and cracked black pepper.

    Dandelion Salad with Pecorino and Lemon

    a round white plate with crispy chicken thighs and broccolini slaw. a bottle of San Pellegrino. two light blue glasses of water on the side.

    Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttermilk Caesar Slaw (Chicken Under a Brick)

    a plate with homemade caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp and shaved parmesan cheese

    Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

    a white bowl filled with grilled vegetable salad with white beans, get feta cheese, asparagus, red onion and silver spoon on the side

    Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta

    a bright and colorful little gem salad topped with cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, croutons and radish on a white platter oval

    Little Gem Wedge Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Warm Garlic Croutons

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    Pasta

    A white bowl filled with pasta tossed in a a roasted tomato eggplant sauce and topped with fresh basil leaves and crumbled goat cheese.

    Slow-Roasted Eggplant Ragù with Goat Cheese and Basil

    A white bowl filled with saucy red pasta topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

    Spicy Pomodoro Pasta with Whipped Ricotta

    A white bowl with a blue rim filled with orecchiette pasta, cubed squash, rosemary and walnuts.

    ‘Nduja Pasta with Butternut Squash and Rosemary Fried Walnuts

    A white bowl of pasta on a blue-grey background with a silver spoon.

    Creamy Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    A large oval platter filled with pasta, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

    Crab Pasta with Corn, Tomatoes and Basil

    rigatoni pasta coated in a creamy tomato sauce with chorizo.

    Creamy Chorizo Pasta

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    Appetizers

    A white oval platter with white asparagus spears covered in hollandaise sauce with two glasses of white wine on the side.

    White Asparagus with Hollandaise

    A plate of hamachi crudo surrounded by wine glasses and a white linen napkin.

    Hamachi Crudo with Grapefruit and Serrano Chili

    a tortilla chip dipping into a warm pot of melted queso and chorizo

    Choriqueso (Creamy Queso Dip with Chorizo)

    an oval tray filled with corn and zucchini fritters with basil

    Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dip

    a copper baking dish filled with pimento cheese crab dip surrounded by sliced bread and two beer glasses

    Pimento Cheese Crab Dip

    How to Build a Crudités Platter

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    Chicken

    A white and blue enamel bowl filled with sliced, grilled chicken topped with minced cilantro.

    Mexican Grilled Chicken Marinade–Perfect for Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos and More!

    A chicken burger with lettuce, mayo and onion on a brioche bun with a beer in the background.

    Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers

    a white plate on a blue background with chicken and green sauce.

    Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic

    a white bowl filled with chicken soup and herb dumplings, asparagus, peas and leeks.

    Spring Chicken and Dumplings

    a white oval platter with 5 golden brown chicken thighs and a small bowl of green salsa verde

    Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Toasted Coriander Vinaigrette

    a round white plate with crispy chicken thighs and broccolini slaw. a bottle of San Pellegrino. two light blue glasses of water on the side.

    Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttermilk Caesar Slaw (Chicken Under a Brick)

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    Dinners

    A blue and white antique platter with bright green sauce and two salmon filets.

    Pan-Seared Salmon with Basil Butter Sauce

    A baking tray with barbecue ribs cut into pieces and a small dish of sauce in a blue bowl.

    Sweet and Sticky Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs

    A white bowl of pasta on a blue-grey background with a silver spoon.

    Creamy Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    A chicken burger with lettuce, mayo and onion on a brioche bun with a beer in the background.

    Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers

    Two small white plates filled with tacos and surrounded by cups of red and green salsa and cans of Mexican beer.

    Baja Style Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

    A close up image of a taco with shrimp and cabbage. Two green bottles of Topo Chico mineral water in the background.

    Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw and Avocado Crema

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    Sides

    Creamy, smashed potatoes with sour cream and whole garlic cloves in a pot.

    Smashed Red Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary

    Roasted squash on a platter with sage and butter.

    Caramelized Honey Nut Squash with Sage Brown Butter

    A bowl of potato purée on a white tablecloth.

    Pommes Purée–Iconic French Mashed Potatoes

    A bowl of sweet potatoes with am antique cast iron serving spoon.

    Maple-Mascarpone Whipped Sweet Potatoes

    A blue and white platter filled with chopped, sautéed cabbage, bits of ginger and sesame seeds as well as two large silver serving utensils.

    Sautéed Cabbage with Garlic, Ginger and Chili Oil

    A blue and white antique platter filled with glossy roasted carrots with maple glaze.

    Maple-Ginger Glazed Carrots

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    Desserts

    caramelized white chocolate rice crispy treats cut into squares stacked on top of one another.

    Caramelized White Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

    a strawberry rhubarb puff pastry tart cut into 8 rectangles on a blue background with fresh strawberries on top and a pink cloth napkin

    Strawberry Rhubarb Puff Pastry Tart

    four almond flour banana muffins, one cut in half revealing a moist and fluffy center.

    Almond Flour Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel (Gluten-Free)

    Double Chocolate Scones

    Warm Date Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

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    A bowl of green pasta. Title: "spring things" "pea pesto pasta"

    What's for Dinner:

    • Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos Al Pastor
    • Creamy Calabrian Chili Bolognese
    • Short Rib Ragù with Pappardelle
    • The Perfect Fall Pasta with Delicata Squash, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese
    A platter of snap pea salad. Title: "spring things" "snap pea salad"

    Winner Winner Chicken (and Turkey) Dinner:

    • Mexican Grilled Chicken Marinade–Perfect for Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos and More!
    • Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers
    • Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic
    • Spring Chicken and Dumplings

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